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HOULTON, Maine -- May 25, 2022 -- Braden White, a student at the Summit Academy in Houlton, places flags at a grave site in Houlton Wednesday morning as part of a school community service project. (Joseph Cyr | Houlton Pioneer Times)
HOULTON, Maine -- May 25, 2022 -- Braden White, a student at the Summit Academy in Houlton, places flags at a grave site in Houlton Wednesday morning as part of a school community service project. (Joseph Cyr | Houlton Pioneer Times)
Houlton cemeteries decorated for the holiday
May 25, 2022
Houlton’s St. Mary’s Cemetery and Soldier Hill were once again adorned with hundreds of American Flags thanks to the efforts of local high school students.
News Browse News
13 hours ago
Caribou, Stockholm residents approve $20.8 million budget for RSU 39
Residents of RSU 39 (Caribou and Stockholm) voted Wednesday to approve a budget of $20,826,248 for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.
13 hours ago
Houlton Bangor Savings Bank undergoes makeover
After several months of renovations, the lobby of Houlton’s Bangor Savings Bank is now complete.
1 day ago
Houlton and Hodgdon reverse course on allowing students to attend schools in other districts
Two Aroostook County superintendents have reversed an earlier decision and now will allow students to attend classes outside of their native school districts next year.
1 day ago
Transportation fuel costs will keep Houlton tennis teams out of the postseason
Rising transportation costs, among other factors, have led the Houlton boys and girls tennis teams to forego the postseason this spring.
1 day ago
Mars Hill man found safe
A man who was reported missing earlier on Thursday has been safely found.
2 days ago
Memorial Day services planned for Houlton
Veterans and their families will be lauded in Houlton Monday, May 30, as part of the town’s annual Memorial Day celebration.
Police/Crime/Courts Browse Police/Crime/Courts
2 weeks ago
Rollover crash injures Mapleton man
A Mapleton man received minor injuries after his pickup rolled over in Castle Hill on Sunday.
3 weeks ago
Truck driver suffers minor injuries after Masardis crash
A Thursday morning crash in Masardis resulted in minor injuries for a truck driver.
3 weeks ago
Driver uninjured when tractor-trailer overturns in Smyrna
A tractor trailer driver escaped injury when he hit a ditch and the trailer overturned on Wednesday.
4 weeks ago
Houlton man gets 10 years for meth trafficking
A Houlton man will spend 10 years in prison for distributing methamphetamine.
4 weeks ago
Houlton Criminal Docket – December, 2021
The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Houlton Courthouse during the month of December.
4 weeks ago
Caribou Criminal Docket – December, 2021
The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Caribou Courthouse during the month of December.
Sports Browse Sports
2 days ago
Houlton, Fort Kent meet on the baseball, softball diamonds for doubleheaders
A sunny afternoon provided the perfect backdrop Tuesday afternoon for a pair of baseball and softball games between Houlton-Greater Houlton Christian Academy and visiting Fort Kent.
4 days ago
Aroostook River Fun Run brings the thrill of racing back to Presque Isle
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — More than 40 racers filled the river and roadways around Presque Isle on Saturday, thanks to the return of the Aroostook River Fun Run. 
4 days ago
Presque Isle boys, Houlton/GHCA girls win Aroostook League crowns
Track and field athletes from throughout Aroostook County converged on Presque Isle Middle School for the Aroostook League Championships Friday, May 20.
1 week ago
Getting a handle on the best gobbler gear
Tom turkey remain in full mating mode during the second half of the season, so circumstances are prime to bag and tag a turkey.
1 week ago
Caribou tennis squads hand Shires first loss of season
The powerhouse that is Caribou boys and girls tennis came to Houlton Wednesday to take on the undefeated Shires in a doubleheader.
2 weeks ago
Baseball, softball squads heat up on the diamond
As the temperatures have risen of late, so too has the play of area baseball and softball squads.
Business News Browse Business News
9 hours ago
Katahdin Bankshares Corp. announces dividend
Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), the parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, a community bank founded in 1918 serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, announced that it has declared a cash dividend of $0.138 per share for the second quarter of 2022.
13 hours ago
Houlton Bangor Savings Bank undergoes makeover
After several months of renovations, the lobby of Houlton’s Bangor Savings Bank is now complete.
3 days ago
Wintergreen to feature local artist Sanipass in June
Local artist Caitlin Sanipass is Wintergreen Art Center’s featured artist for the month of June. Her opening reception will be held on Friday, June 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. during Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Walk.
4 days ago
Baby formula shortage strengthens breastfeeding option
The national shortage of baby formula is creating anxiety for families and increasing the focus on the benefits of breastfeeding. Cary Medical Center’s Obstetrics Unit encourages new moms to breastfeed and had a 75 percent breastfeeding initiation rate in 2021. 
4 days ago
Northern Lighthouse, Inc. receives a $5,000 grant to support Safe Harbor Shelter
The Northern Lighthouse, Inc. recently received a $5,000 grant from Versant Power to support Safe Harbor Shelter, an all-inclusive emergency shelter for homeless youth ages 10-17 in Aroostook County.
5 days ago
Maine Mutual Group holds annual meeting
The annual meeting of Maine Mutual Group was held on April 13 at the company’s corporate headquarters in Presque Isle. Larry M. Shaw, president & chief executive officer announced, after a vote by policyholders present and by proxy, that the following directors were elected to a new three-year term: Samuel W. Collins, Jean M. Deighan and Larry M. Shaw.
State, National and World News Browse State, National and World News
3 months ago
Glowa travels to Presque Isle to build support for campaign
Gubernatorial candidate John Glowa said that he wants to spur government reform that truly creates a system of, by and for the people when he visited Presque Isle City Hall.
6 months ago
Bernard to run for state Senate seat against Sen. Troy Jackson
A familiar face to Aroostook County residents has announced her candidacy for the Maine State Senate.
9 months ago
Old Town ekes out win against Caribou boys during Vikings’ first game
Old Town traveled north to put up a 1-0 victory against Caribou on Saturday during the Vikings’ first home game of the season.
1 year ago
Cross Lake group plans virtual meeting on watershed plan
A virtual public meeting about the Cross Lake Watershed-Based Management Plan will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 27, via Zoom, hosted by the Friends of Cross Lake. 
Living Browse Living
2 days ago
Memorial Day services planned for Houlton
Veterans and their families will be lauded in Houlton Monday, May 30, as part of the town’s annual Memorial Day celebration.
3 days ago
Wintergreen to feature local artist Sanipass in June
Local artist Caitlin Sanipass is Wintergreen Art Center’s featured artist for the month of June. Her opening reception will be held on Friday, June 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. during Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Walk.
3 days ago
The County Crossword for May 25, 2022
You can complete this crossword puzzle online.  Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue. 
Opinion Browse Opinion
15 hours ago
Candidates Stewart and Underwood should answer constituent questions
To the editor: I wrote to Maine Sen. Trey Stewart, R-Presque Isle, and Maine Rep. Joseph Underwood, R-Presque Isle, on April 25, asking whether they planned any public meetings to discuss what they have done in their current positions, and what they hope to accomplish should they be reelected. 
1 week ago
Climate change insanity
To the editor: I want to take you back to the very end of the Trump administration. The economy was functioning on all cylinders. Gas was just over $2 a gallon.
1 week ago
Remembering the SNARK
The military installation (Presque Isle Army Air Base 1940-1947 and then Presque Isle Air Force Base) once located in Presque Isle played a major role in the defense of the nation for two decades. 
  • County Candids Browse County Candids
    10 months ago
    Summertime Splash
    NEW LIMERICK, Maine — Kenneth McCrary, 8, jumps into the water at Drew’s Lake in New Limerick.
    1 year ago
    Ducks on a winter pond
    Despite the 20-degree temperature, ducks swim in the pond at Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital in Presque Isle on Friday morning, Jan. 8.
    1 year ago
    When life hands you snow…
    A happy-looking snowman greets visitors to this home on Downing Place in Presque Isle.
    1 year ago
    Raging Meduxnekeag
    Raging Meduxnekeag
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  • Crown Politics Browse Crown Politics
    3 months ago
    Glowa travels to Presque Isle to build support for campaign
    Gubernatorial candidate John Glowa said that he wants to spur government reform that truly creates a system of, by and for the people when he visited Presque Isle City Hall.
    4 months ago
    County Republicans to caucus in Presque Isle
    The Aroostook County Republican Committee will hold their election year County-wide caucus from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 12, at the Presque Isle Inn & Convention Center. 
    4 months ago
    Rossignol announces bid for House District 4
    Jordyn Rossignol, Caribou native and small business owner, has announced her candidacy for State House District 4 which represents Caribou, Wade and Washburn.
    6 months ago
    Bernard to run for state Senate seat against Sen. Troy Jackson
    A familiar face to Aroostook County residents has announced her candidacy for the Maine State Senate.
    Pets Browse Pets
    1 week ago
    Summer tips and great news
    After almost three long years of having all of our fundraisers “on hold” because of COVID-19, the board of directors of the Central Aroostook Humane Society is happy to announce that our very popular “Toast to the Animals” is back on our schedule.
    2 weeks ago
    Kids and common sense
    If you're a parent and your child is old enough to talk, chances are you've heard the phrase, "Can we get a (cat? dog? hamster?) Please, please, I promise to take care of it.”  To say that you feel pressure to ‘give in’ would be an understatement.
    2 weeks ago
    Safe home, happy pet
    One addition to last week’s “Kindness abounds” story on the generosity of local area youth: Just last week, 11-year-old Michaela stopped by the shelter armed with bags of dog and cat food and special treats.
    What's Happening This Week Browse What's Happening This Week
    4 weeks ago
    What’s Happening This Week, April 27-May 3, 2022
    Here's what's happening this week.
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